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Wednesday, 17 August 2011

Operation 'Certain Death'

It's nearly six months late, but here's my take on Northern Ireland's rather bizarre trip to Serbia. It's an early, diary style draft of an article which appeared in Four Four Two magazine.

They’ve
become known simply as ‘The 200’. A
group of Northern Ireland fans determined to defy security warnings and a UEFA
edict in order to attend their country’s Euro 2012 qualifier in Serbia.

It’s 1.15pm
on Friday 25th March and FourFourTwo dashes across Budapest airport
on a mission to join these steely souls.I reach the gate just as it closes and collapse in a sweaty, panting
heap on the connecting flight.Next stop
Belgrade - home of the most feared football hooligans in Europe.

Violence at
Serbia’s last qualifying match in Italy led UEFA to rule that the game against
Northern Ireland at Red Star’s ’Marakana’ Stadium should take place behind
closed doors.After protests from the
Irish Football Association (IFA) the authorities grudgingly agreed to admit
travelling fans who booked their trips prior to the ruling.

There is
speculation in the Northern Irish press that Serb Ultras aren’t happy and
intend to wreak revenge on visiting supporters.FFT peaks out the aircraft window and sips a drink. Let Operation ‘Certain Death’ begin!

Friday
25th March, 4.15 pm:

Three hours
later and the pace has slackened, with FFT’s taxi stuck in Belgrade Friday
afternoon gridlock.“There is a
problem”, explains the driver, “you bombed our bridges”.The passengers protest their innocence.“Nato destroyed the bridges”, the Serb
admonishes, “now the traffic is bad“.

Just twelve
years ago Serbia was bombarded from the air by the west.Our visit coincides with the anniversary of
Nato’s intervention in the Kosovo War.No wonder some Serbs are a little touchy!We decide it’s quicker to walk.

We’re en
route to the Intercontinental Hotel, headquarters for the Northern Ireland
squad and IFA officials.There we will
be given match tickets and hush-hush details of a pre-game meeting point.Serbian police will ensure our safety before
a convoy of buses leaves for the ground.

An
atmosphere of caution and secrecy has shrouded all the arrangements for this
match.In October Northern Ireland fans’
travel plans were plunged into chaos after hooligans rioted in Genoa and UEFA
handed Serbia a supporters’ ban for its next qualifier.The IFA sought refunds for fans who had
already shelled out money, but it quickly became apparent that many of the
‘Green and White Army’ intended to travel to Belgrade anyway.The Association and supporters’
representatives changed tack and lobbied UEFA to reverse Serbia‘s punishment.

Eventually
the authorities decided that a small number of Northern Ireland fans could
attend the game after all, but Serbs would still be locked out.It was a reluctant concession. UEFA even
offered free tickets to the Europa League final in Dublin, to tempt potential
travellers not to make the trip. Northern Ireland supporters are made from
sterner stuff than that.The vast
majority chose to stick with their original plans and two months later they’re
forming an orderly queue for tickets.They number just over 240, with UEFA revising its estimate of 200 upwards
to accommodate all but a small handful who booked after the deadline.

Kristijan
has travelled from Macedonia to meet supporters from the internet forum ’Our
Wee Country’ (OWC).He explains that the
notorious Serb warlord Arkan was gunned down right here in the
Intercontinental’s lobby, back in 2000.The Red Star fanatic recruited many members of his Tigers paramilitary
group from among the club‘s hooligan element.They subsequently became notorious for their brutality during the war in
Bosnia.

A sobering
thought and another reminder of Serbia’s troubled recent history.

5.30pm:

Back in
central Belgrade things are relaxed.Most Northern Ireland supporters ignore warnings to keep their colours
hidden.This isn’t a typical away trip
though.The Green and White Army likes
to gather en masse in a city centre square to drink and meet locals, but today
small groups hurry to bars and keep things low key.

FFT joins
one set of supporters in Bar Red on Skadarlija, a Bohemian street in the heart
of old Belgrade.Two policemen sit
inside watchfully, resisting fans’ attempts to buy them beer.It seems to be an unnecessary precaution,
because the Northern Ireland contingent are getting on famously with
locals.A TV crew stops to interview
travelling fans and ply them with slivovitz, the local plum brandy.They film Gordon McKeown from Portadown
downing a shot and turning an alarming shade of purple.“It’s an interesting mix of flavours”, he
concludes diplomatically.

We chat to
a group of Montenegrin Serbs who describe themselves as ‘Ultras’.They’re miffed to be locked out of the game
but they take our banter in good part.A
drunk guy at the bar is going to attend.He describes himself as a journalist and pulls out a sheaf of press
passes.“Are you working?” asks an
incredulous FFT.Apparently so.That’s one match report which should be worth
reading!

7pm:

Supporters
in University Square board a fleet of buses.Access is strictly ticket only and a burly security guard frisks
passengers for bottles or cans.For an
hour or so fans have gathered in the square, mingling with early evening
commuters and surrounded by heavily armed police.

The convoy
jolts into motion, flanked by motorcycle outriders with sirens wailing.Each junction is manned by traffic policemen
to ensure that there are no delays.An
occasional passer-by waves or makes a thumbs down gesture but it’s hardly
’welcome to hell’ stuff.

FFT asks
Marty Lowry, owner of the OWC forum, about his experience in Belgrade so
far.“It’s been great”, he confirms,
“everyone’s been exceptionally friendly, though the local supporters like to
tell some hair-raising tales”.

“We visited
the two main club grounds yesterday, which are less than a mile apart.We bought some souvenirs at the Red Star shop
and the staff warned us to keep our bags well hidden if we were walking
anywhere near Partizan.”

The
‘Eternal Derby’ between Red Star and Partizan Belgrade is one of the most
fiercely contested in world football.Marty clutches a bunch of white tulips in an obscure tribute to
Partizan.FFT doesn’t accept the offer
of a flower to carry into the Red Star Stadium!

Our bus
pulls up outside the ground amid a media scrum.Disembarking Northern Ireland supporters are met by rows of armed police
in body armour and, with every conceivable access route closely guarded, there
are more officers than spectators.There
isn’t a Serb fan in sight and photographers scramble to snap partying
supporters beside frowning policemen.For riot police these guys are pretty tolerant though and they don‘t
complain as 240 fans crowd round to jostle for photographs.A familiar face, Gerry Armstrong, hero of Northern
Ireland’s 1982 World Cup squad, looks on with bewilderment.

8.15pm:

The last
few supporters pass through security after a long and occasionally ill-tempered
wait.The novelty of the searches has
long since worn off and a UEFA delegate chivvies the stewards along. A rigorous
frisk is followed by a once over with a metal detector.Supporters ditch little mounds of coins which
are eagerly snapped up by some Serb children who have slipped through the ranks
of policemen.

Inside the
Marakana Stadium FFT takes in a surreal scene.The Northern Ireland contingent is housed in Red Star’s VIP section, a
phenomenal distance from the pitch.Green and White foot-soldiers lounge in enormous, cinema style chairs
facing a row of security guards.The
rest of the 53,000 seat arena is empty - save for a packed press gallery (just
imagine how it might look whenever West Ham moves to the Olympic
Stadium).

Northern
Ireland supporters have a boisterous reputation and as kick off approaches they
do their best to create an atmosphere.In this cavernous stadium, though, it feels like their chants simply
drift off into the chilly Belgrade night.

When the
teams line up and Northern Ireland’s anthem is played over the PA there is a
palpable sense of relief.Early arrivals
witnessed a rehearsal where the Republic of Ireland’s anthem was played
instead!

9.10pm

Mayhem in
the VIP section as Gareth McAuley connects with Chris Brunt’s free kick to head
the opening goal.It’s Northern
Ireland’s first first-half strike in two years and the fans are almost in
raptures again when Kyle Lafferty squanders a glorious opportunity to nick a
second.

Munching a
choc ice in the bar at half-time, Richard Oliver from Ballymena is
apprehensive, despite the score-line.“Knowing Nigel Worthington (the Northern Ireland manager) he’ll try to
shut up shop.There’s a long 45 minutes
ahead”, he warns FFT.It’s a prophetic
analysis.The fans become frustrated
after the interval, as Northern Ireland drop deeper and deeper.“Attack, attack, attack!”, becomes the most
frequent chant, replacing, “shall we sing a song for you”, and, “big ground, no
fans”.

When the
equaliser finally comes, the press gallery, which tonight contains more than
100 “accredited journalists“, explodes with delight.The Serbs’ second is inevitable and it’s
greeted with delirium by a small group of bus drivers in our section.The Green and White Army belt out “2-1 and
you still don’t sing”, but on this occasion there is a riposte.“Serbia! Serbia!”, ventures a lone driver.

Usually
stoical in defeat the Northern Ireland supporters feel that Worthington’s negative
tactics are to blame.Kenny Armstrong
from Ballymena asks why Celtic’s “Derry Pele” Pat McCourt is not
introduced.“The game’s crying out for
his creativity”.

The match
limps to a close and Northern Ireland are beaten 2-1.Dejected fans muster a final roar for their
heroes who respond with applause.The
Serb team also comes over to wave and receive an ovation from Northern Ireland
supporters.It’s a nice touch.

In normal
circumstances there would be a lengthy wait for home fans to vacate the stadium
but tonight it’s straight back unto the buses for another police escort.The streets are quiet, without any sign of
celebrating Serb fans.Back at Bar Red,
though, our Montenegrin friends are triumphant. “Even without any fans, Serbia
wins.UEFA will be disappointed - they
punish our supporters, but we win anyway“.They feel that their team has prevailed, despite an unfair
disadvantage.

Saturday
27th March, 11am:

At Republic
Square, in Belgrade City Centre, FFT contemplates the previous day with fellow
Northern Ireland fans.

After all
the horror stories, Serbia has confounded expectations.There’s disappointment about the result but
overwhelmingly everyone’s impressions are positive.The principal regret is that home fans
weren’t there to complete a memorable experience.“Can you imagine 50,000 Serbs in that
stadium”, enthuses Gavin Nixon from Belfast, “the atmosphere would be
incredible”.

Last night
green and white were the prevalent colours but this morning it’s just
green.A small group protests against
Nato’s action in Libya, waving posters of Muammar Gadaffi, who provided aid to
Serbia after it was bombed in the late 1990s. They’re particularly keen to hand
out green Libyan flags to tourists.It’s
a fitting image.Belgrade has proved
welcoming, exciting and, contrary to its reputation, surprisingly beautiful,
but history and politics are never far away.

A guide arrives to conduct a walking tour featuring
bomb damaged buildings and murals which are guarded night and day by Partizan
Ultras. Belgrade’s attractions are never
conventional! Members of the Green and
White Army shuffle along behind, nursing hangovers, but hoping to visit Serbia
again sooner rather than later.

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Agen Bolaterpercaya Cityholidaybet.com reported - Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp has admitted his side are in need of the winter break after their 2-1 home loss to Hertha Berlin on Saturday.The Bundesliga giants have suffered from a spate of injuries throughout the first half of the season and currently sit 12 points adrift of Bayern Munich, having played a game more.Saturday's loss was their third home defeat in the league on the bounce and Klopp is looking forward to being able to recuperate after their spectacular loss of form."Something which started very well has ended quite miserably. And that's the way if feels like now," as reported by City Holiday."We're in need of the break. But it's us who are responsible and we must think about some things."source : http://cityholidaybet.com/

Agen Bola terpercaya indo11.com reported, Hull City manager Steve Bruce is unsurprised by circumstances at Cardiff City, given the nature of Premier League football.Manager Malky Mackay has reportedly been told by owner Vincent Tan to resign or face the sack due to disagreements in areas such as player recruitment and performances.The Scottish boss was also not present at the club’s press conference on Friday, with assistant David Kerslake standing in.Bruce, whose Hull side gained promotion to the top flight alongside Cardiff last season, believes Mackay can be proud of his work at the club but said he is not surprised by events at the Cardiff City Stadium. as reported by Indo Eleven.“Nothing surprises me any more because of the way football has gone,” he said.“From the outside they should be really thanking Malky, he has done a wonderful job. He gets them up, and is making a fist of keeping them up but it’s the industry we work in.Source http:// indo11.com

Agen Bola terpercaya indo11.com reported, Celtic defender Mikael Lustig faces a four-month injury lay-off with a hip injury, having undergone surgery this week.The Sweden international has featured 26 times for the club in all competitions this season but is expected to return to action in March or April.Manager Neil Lennon confirmed the news on Friday while revealing that the 27-year-old had been forced to play through the pain before going under the knife this week.“Lustig had surgery, (and will be out for) four months,” Lennon said. “He had both hips done, so the procedure was a bit more in-depth than first thought.“We are hoping he will be back March/April time but he had a lot of work done which makes his recent performances even more remarkable. as reported by Indo Eleven.“His movement was restricted and he was in a lot of pain after games so it needed doing. So hopefully he will come back an even better player which will be brilliant for us.”Source http:// indo11.com

Agen Bola terpercaya indo11.com reported, Celtic defender Mikael Lustig faces a four-month injury lay-off with a hip injury, having undergone surgery this week.The Sweden international has featured 26 times for the club in all competitions this season but is expected to return to action in March or April.Manager Neil Lennon confirmed the news on Friday while revealing that the 27-year-old had been forced to play through the pain before going under the knife this week.“Lustig had surgery, (and will be out for) four months,” Lennon said. “He had both hips done, so the procedure was a bit more in-depth than first thought.“We are hoping he will be back March/April time but he had a lot of work done which makes his recent performances even more remarkable. as reported by Indo Eleven.“His movement was restricted and he was in a lot of pain after games so it needed doing. So hopefully he will come back an even better player which will be brilliant for us.”Source http:// indo11.com

Agen Bola terpercaya indo11.com reported, Barcelona star Lionel Messi has slammed the club’s vice-president and insisted he has not asked for a new contract.Messi, winner of the Ballon d’Or for the past four years, is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury.The 26-year-old Argentinian signed a five-year contract in February, but is allegedly not the highest earner after Neymar joined in the close-season.Stories emanating from Spain had suggested that Messi wanted a new deal, but the player has completely refuted those claims. as reported by Indo Eleven.And he also blasted vice-president Javier Faus, who publicly questioned whether he deserved a new deal earlier this month.“Mr Faus is a person who knows nothing about football and wants to run the club like a business, and it is not,” Messi told Catalan radio station Rac1.“Barcelona is one of the biggest teams in the world and should be represented by the best leaders also.Source http:// indo11.com

Agen Bola terpercaya indo11.com reported, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that his club are unlikely to buy any news players in the January transfer window.Currently, Arsenal have been linked with moves for Mirko Vucinic, Julian Draxler and Alvaro Morata this month, as reported by Agen Judi terpercaya indo11.com.However, he would not be averse to adding to his squad should the right deal present itself."It looks unlikely that we will sign anyone. We are not close to anything," the manager said."If something exceptional turns up of course we will do it. Not everybody will strengthen, they will buy but 'buy' does not always mean 'strengthen'.""I'm ready to extend Vermaelen's contract. He is a quality player and I'm open to it," he added.Source http://indo11.com

Agen Bola terpercaya indo11.com reported, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has wondered why Chelsea sell Juan Mata to their rival Manchester United.Juan Mata have gone to Manchester for a medical after United reportedly agreed a club-record fee of around £37 million for the Spain international on Wednesday.Arsene Wenger believes that Juan Mata is a great player that’s why he does not understand why the club sell him to Manchester United, as reported by Agen Judi terpercaya indo11.com."Yes I am (surprised) because Juan Mata is a great player, and they (Chelsea) are selling a great player to a direct opponent," Arsene Wenger said."(It) opens up the opportunities in the transfer market because Chelsea have already played twice against Man United and so don't have to play them again.""Some teams have already played twice against one opponent and some others not, and I think if you want to respect the fairness for everybody that should not happen," he added.Source http://indo11.com

Agen Bola terpercaya indo11.com reported, Barcelona captain Carles Puyol is in doubt ahead of Sunday's La Liga clash with Malaga due to his leg injury.Carles Puyol, 35, who was withdrawn 12 minutes into the second half in Wednesday's 4-1 Copa del Rey quarter-final first-leg win at Levante after suffering his leg injury, is not clear whether can join to play against Malaga or not even his injury is not too serious, as reported by Agen Judi terpercaya indo11.com."Carles Puyol limped off during last night's game against Levante after a knock on his left leg, which Club doctors examined this morning, before confirming the bruising will make him a doubt for Sunday's game against Malaga," the club’s statement said."The club captain was substituted on 57 minutes after clashing with Levante forward Barral."The statement added, "Club doctors treated him pitchside, but he was able to limp back to the changing rooms before being replaced by Javier Mascherano."Source http://indo11.com

Agen Bola terpercaya indo11.com reported, Barcelona will hold a board director meeting after president Sandro Rosell is reported to resign his position.The media reported that Sandro Rosell is facing legal proceedings regarding the deal to bring Neymar to Camp Nou from Santos in the close-season.The deal to bring Neymar to Camp Nou from Santos reported €57 million but Spanish newspaper El Mundo Deportivo reported on Monday to have seen documents showing the deal was nearer €95 million, as reported by Agen Judi terpercaya indo11.com.President Sandro Rosell has rejected those reports and says he would be happy to testify in court."I want to state again that the transfer cost €57 million and that’s it.With all respect to the judge, I’m asking him to accept the legal action and call me to declare immediately so I can tell him what I know," the president said.Source http://indo11.com

Agen Bola terpercaya indo11.com reported, Bayern Munich are still eager to convince midfielder Toni Kroos to sign a new deal amid his contract expires next year.Toni Kroos, 24, has becomed one of the key players for Bayern Munich and he is also attracted interest from other club.While his contract will expire next year, the club are trying as much as possible to convince the 24-year-old to sign a contract extension, says chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, as reported byAgen Juditerpercaya indo11.com."To be honest…because the talks so far have not led to a new contract…it's always about the money in every agreement," Rummenigge said."We are interested that Toni prolongs his contract. We are very pleased with him. There were quite a few people who shook their heads in disbelief when we signed him form Wolfsburg."He added, "But he was exactly the type of player we wanted. He has brought in those qualities, and we are very pleased."Source http://indo11.com

Agen Bola terpercaya indo11.com reported, Chelsea have reach an agreement to sign Mohamed Salah from Basel.Mohamed Salah, a winger of Basel, 21, is the main target from Chelsea and now the deal has been reached, as reported by Agen Judi terpercaya indo11.com.The 21-year-old has also been linked a move to Liverpool but that’s impossible because Chelsea have confirmed that the club have reached with FC Basel for the transfer of their 21-year-old attacking midfielder Mohamed Salah."Chelsea Football Club can confirm an agreement has been reached with FC Basel for the transfer of their 21-year-old attacking midfielder Mohamed Salah," the club’s statement said.The statement added, "The move is subject to the Egyptian international agreeing personal terms and completing a medical examination."Source http://indo11.com

Agen Bola terpercaya indo11.com reported, Steven Pressley, a manager of Coventry City, says his side will cause problems to Arsenal on Friday match.Coventry City have lost only one in their last 11 games in all competitions.The club has guided the 1987 Cup winners into mid-table after they started the campaign on minus 15 points after going into administration.Steven Pressley believes that his side will win over Arsenal because of their good form, as reported by Agen Judi terpercaya indo11.com."I hope we can go there with a good mentality, and real belief we can get something," the Scot said," the manager said."I've spoken to the players about that, you can hear that we're a great passing team, a really exciting team but ultimately you want to have something for show for that, and that's the same for Friday, we want to get a result.""Make no mistake, we're going to need luck - I just hope it's with us," he added.Source http://indo11.com

Agen Bola terpercaya indo11.com reported, Everton manager Roberto Martinez believes that his club will sign Lacina Traore even Monaco are unlikely to let Lacina Traore go.Monaco’s Lacina Traore, 23, is a main target from Everton in this transfer window.Monaco are facing the problems due to their injured players, especially Radamel Falcao sustained what could be a serious knee injury on Wednesday that’s why the club don’t want to sell Lacina Traore to other clubs, as reported by Agen Judi terpercaya indo11.com.However, Roberto Martinez is optimistic that the Everton are still able to sign the 23-year-old."We're still working on it, there is nothing to announce as yet. The work permit was successful, there a few other issues to get through but there is nothing to announce," Martinez said."At the moment the deal is not complete, so it's difficult for me to comment but it's something we should find out quite quickly in the next few hours," he added.Source http://indo11.com

Agen Bola terpercaya indo11.com reported, The FIFA president Sepp Blatter believes that Brazil will be able to serve a 'beautiful and successful' World Cup amid some problems of stadium construction.Earlier this month the president criticized Brazil for being more poorly prepared than any previous host of the showpiece tournament.However, Sepp Blatter now believes that there will no problems about the delivery, as reported by Agen Judi terpercaya indo11.com."Brazil is the country of football - there is no better country than Brazil to speak about football. Brazil will organise a beautiful World Cup and a very big and successful World Cup, confidence reigns," the FIFA president said."There are still a couple of months to go and if we need to touch something up somewhere, we will.""I am used to World Cups, there are no problems, in the end, everything will be in order, especially in Brazil," he added.Source http://indo11.com

Agen Bola terpercaya Cityholidaybet.com reported - Real Madrid full-back Marcelo has said the club's stronger than racism after alleged discriminatory chants following Wednesday's Copa del Rey semi-final.Carlo Ancelotti's men defeated local rivals Atletico Madrid 3-0 in the first-leg encounter, but it is alleged that some fans directed monkey chants and personal insults at the Brazilian as he warmed down.Marcelo was an unused substitute in the match, but on Thursday claimed the abuse had taken place but that he had not been affected by it."I want to thank all of you for the support you have given me today," he wrote on Twitter. "And even though this is not the first time it happens I can promise you that we are stronger than any kind of racism,” as reported by City Holiday."This will never affect me or my family."Source : http://cityholidaybet.com/

Agen Bola terpercaya Cityholidaybet.com reported - Gerardo Martino revealed he wanted midfield "control" after reaching the Copa del Rey final following Barcelona's 1-1 semi-final second-leg draw away to Real Sociedad.Lionel Messi continued his return to form with the opening goal of the game on 26 minutes before his strike was cancelled out by Antoine Griezmann's second half stunner.The result means the Blaugrana ran out 3-1 winners on aggregate and set up a clash with Real Madrid in the final, with Martino revealing his tactical tweak after the game.As reported by City Holiday : "We wanted to play with more midfielders to have more possession, to have more control, so that Real couldn't impose their rhythm."Source http://cityholidaybet.com/

Agen Bola terpercaya Cityholidaybet.com reported - Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain has revealed his dream of repeating the exploits of Argentina hero Diego Maradona by winning the World Cup then Scudetto in the space of a year. The 26-year-old joined Rafa Benitez's squad from Real Madrid last summer and has enjoyed an impressive maiden season in Serie A, scoring 12 goals as Partenopei sit third behind Juventus and Roma.Higuain has his eyes set on titles with both club and country - citing the Maradona's success on the international stage then at Napoli as his inspiration - and says he wants to be "king" at the Stadia San Paolo in the coming seasons."This is an important moment for me and for my career," As reported by City Holiday."I want to do what Maradona did: first win the World Cup and then the Scudetto. He triumphed in Mexico with Argentina in 1986 and, a year later, he made Napoli go crazy."If I could do this it would really be the ultimate dream. I want to stay in Naples for a long time - here I'm going to be a king.Source http://cityholidaybet.com/

Agen Bola terpercaya indo11.com reported, Carlo Ancelotti, a manager of Real Madrid, has revealed that striker star Cristiano Ronaldo is eager to action ahead of Real Madrid's trip to Schalke in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 as he has been banned up to three matches.Real Madrid have been in the field without the 28-year-old for his team's last three La Liga matches after he was shown a straight red card for an altercation with Athletic Bilbao's Carlos Gurpegui in a 1-1 draw on February 2.The manager says that the striker is not happy about his absence but is confident the 29-year-old can have a starring role in the last 16 first leg encounter at the Veltins-Arena on Wednesday, as reported by Agen Judi terpercaya indo11.com."He's motivated because he is really looking forward to get back playing," the manager said.He added, "He was not happy about not being able to play and he has prepared himself well for this game. Mentally and physically he is in optimum condition."Source http://indo11.com

Agen Bola terpercaya indo11.com reported, Andres Iniesta, a midfielder of Barcelona, has revealed that all Barca’s players are happy with their manager Gerardo Martino despite their defeat to Real Sociedad on Saturday.Barca's 3-1 defeat at Real Sociedad on Saturday make the club to sit second in the table—three points behind Real Madrid.The second position in the table still give more opportunity for Barcelona to reach what they want, meanwhile speculation is rife that Martino could leave Camp Nou at the end of the season.However, the midfielder has claimed that the team are fully behind him, as reported by Agen Judi terpercaya indo11.com."The manager trusts the team to win and he always wants the best for his team, therefore, the players have no doubts regarding the manager. On the contrary, we are with him to death," Andres Iniesta said.He added, "We played really well in the matches leading up to this weekend, but the defeat to Real Sociedad was tough. The players and the manager are, in the end, responsible for everything."Source http://indo11.com

Agen Bola terpercaya indo11.com reported, Lukas Podolski, a striker of Arsenal, has revealed that the spirit of squad is the key factor to remain their Premier League title challenge.Arsenal currently sit second in the table—one point behind leaders Chelsea and having lost just once in their last 11 top-flight matches.The club have not crowned the trophy since the 2005 FA Cup. However, Podolski believes the character in the Emirates Stadium dressing room can help them end their nine-year wait for silverware this season, as reported by Agen Judi terpercaya indo11.com."The team spirit is always good here, even after defeats. This is a great team - there's a good atmosphere between us and up until now, we've had a super season. We need to keep that with us now," the striker said."I've been at a few clubs and in different dressing rooms but I've never been in a team with such a strong spirit. You feel comfortable here - be it on the pitch or off it."He added, "You always look forward to being with the team and I think that helps us in matches."Source http://indo11.com

Agen Bola terpercaya indo11.com reported, Blaise Matuidi, a midfielder of Paris Saint-Germain, has signed his four-year contract extension with the club.Blaise Matuidi’s contract will expire at the end of current campaing and now he will be able to stay with the club until 4 year more—until 2018.The 26-year-old has been a regular for Laurent Blanc's men this season, making 25 Ligue 1 appearances and contributing three goals, as reported by Agen Judi terpercaya indo11.com."Paris Saint-Germain are pleased to announce the extension of four years of the contract of Blaise Matuidi," the club announced.The 26-year-old made the switch to the Parisian giants in July 2011 in a reported €7.5 million switch from fellow Ligue 1 outfit Saint-Etienne.Previously Matuidi spent three years at Troyes between 2004 and 2007, before moving to Saint Etienne.Source http://indo11.com

Agen Bola terpercaya indo11.com reported, Fabio Borini, a striker of Sunderland, has revealed his good action in the club will be the main advantage to put him for a spot in Italy's squad at this year's FIFA World Cup.The striker, who has one senior international cap to his name, is hoping a strong finish to the campaign can grab the attention of Italy coach Cesare Prandelli.He has scored 3 goals in Premier League this season, including strikes in both of Sunderland's wins against arch rivals Newcastle United, as reported by Agen Judi terpercaya indo11.com."I wanted to succeed this season because I want to go to the World Cup. I have not heard anything from Italy. I am only focused on myself at the moment. I have to keep scoring goals," Borini said."It will help if we do well in the big games, both in the cups and in the Premier League. The national team coach will look for the better players and at the bigger teams in every country.""That's how it works. That's why if we can stay up, score goals then they will notice," he added.Source http://indo11.com

Agen Bola terpercaya indo11.com reported, Cheick Tiote, a midfielder of Newcastle United, believes that his side will be able to claim the Premier League table and get closer to a European place.The club secured a first win in five against Aston Villa last weekend courtesy of Loic Remy's stoppage-time goal—a result that moved them into eighth place in the league.Newcastle are currently 10 points off fifth-placed Tottenham, as reported by Agen Judi terpercaya indo11.com.Tiote has called on his team-mates to push on with 11 games of the season to go in order to finish as high as possible, as reported by Agen sbobet terpercaya indo11.com."Every game is important. We are in a good position, but if we win each game, we have a chance to finish in a better position," the midfielder said."It's going to be hard, but we need to believe and try to win every game. We have to try to do that."He added, "We've got more confidence now. We hadn't won for a few games. We didn't play as a team and we conceded too many goals. We take that to the next game."Source http://indo11.com

Agen Bola terpercaya indo11.com reported, Felix Magath, a manager of Fulham, has admitted that he won’t leave his position at Fulham regardless of whether they retain their Premier League status.Felix Magath becomes a third person who takes the reins at Craven Cottage this season. And he is charged with steering the club clear of the relegation zone, as reported by Agen Judi terpercaya indo11.com.Fulham are in very real danger of losing their top-flight status and Magath insists that he is in it for the long haul, as reported by Agen sbobet terpercaya indo11.com."I am convinced we are able to challenge the best as I definitely have the ambition to establish myself as a Premier League manager," the manager said.He added, "There is no doubt what my aim is. Still, I have signed a deal with Fulham and this deal is valid for the Championship."Source http://indo11.com

Agen Bola terpercaya indo11.com reported, Laurent Blanc, a coach of Paris Saint-Germain, has revealed that he is eager to face with Manchester United in the last eight of the UEFA Champions League.After with a 6-1 aggregate success over Bayer Leverkusen, PSE have enough ability to secure a place in the quarter-finals, as reported by Agen judi terpercaya indo11.com.Laurent Blanc really wants to see his side defeat Manchester United in the last eight of the UEFA Champions League because he believes that his side are now strong enough, as reported by Agen sbobet terpercaya indo11.com."It would be nice to face Manchester," Blanc said. He added, "Their qualification I am sincerely pleased for because they live in difficult moments, they were able to re-group and there should certainly be an amazing atmosphere."Source http://indo11.com

Agen Bola terpercaya indo11.com reported, Mamdou Sakho, a defender of Liverpool, has claimed that his is now in his full fitness and believes that he will be able for his chance at the FIFA World Cup.The French International has suffered his hamstring injury, left him out of action for long time for recovery. However, he has retuned again during Sunday's 3-0 win at Old Trafford, as reported by Agen judi terpercaya indo11.com.The 24-year-old has appeared for Liverpool 12 times and he believes that he will continue his great performance in order to make a chance for scoring.Upcoming of FIFA World Cup 2014, Mamdou Sakho also looks for his chance to work with his French national football team, as reported by Agen sbobet terpercaya indo11.com."I feel good now and I was delighted to be on the bench for the United game. Two and a half months is a long time to be out and it was tough," the 24-year-old said.He added, "It took much longer than we thought but I had to listen to my body."Source http://indo11.com

Norwich City manager Neil Adams has made it clear that their star forward Gary Hooper will not be leaving the club despite interest from QPR, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa in the former Celtic ace."There's been no transfer request from Gary Hooper," Adams revealed, as quoted by Agen Bola indo11.com.“I spoke to him two days ago and told him he's one of the players we need to keep. He can score goals, Gary Hooper can. He will be a big part of the squad, along with many, many others.” “So I understand - there's bound to be this sort of speculation and rumor, and somebody can make a throwaway comment that suddenly becomes national news,” the boss added. "But Gary Hooper has not handed in a transfer request and I've told him I need him here to hopefully be part of pushing this team back into the Premier League, and he was happy with that."

Relegated Norwich City are reportedly eager to keep their star performer Robert Snodgrass at Carrow Road beyond this season.“We are all hoping he will be here next year,” club’s advisor Joe Royle stated, as highlighted by always reliable Agen Bola indo11.com.Roy continued: “He’s got a great attitude and we think very highly of him. I’m told that right to the last whistle of the last game he was doing his best to win a game for Norwich. He’s the type you want around.” “It would be nice if we could keep the majority of players that Neil knows but there will inevitably be one or two departures and there will be two or three incoming players.”

As famous Agen Bola indo11.com mentioned, Palermo head coach Giuseppe Iachini admits the club are eager to sign AC Milan forward Alessandro Matri this summer as they look to guarantee their stay at Serie A after gaining promotion back to the Italian highest league. “This was a big promotion for us,” Iachini stated. “It was important we got up, but this group can still grow.”“Next season we want to reach safety as soon as possible and then see where we can go.” “We have a competitive squad, but there’s always room for a few quality players. Matri is a great striker and we’d love to have him here.” “However, there are quite a few teams who would say the same thing.”

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Jurgen Klopp described Borussia Dortmund's exhilarating 4-3 victory over Heidenheim as "torture" as his team adjust to being back from holidays.Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Joseph-Claude Gyau scored four goals between them to see off the threat from the 2.Bundesliga club.Klopp was pleased with their attacking threat and, despite slamming Dortmund's silly errors, stressed that his side's opponents had been preparing for competitive matches for longer than his own team have been."In one form or another, today was real torture, but it was just so everyone can get back into it," he is quoted by Ruhr Nachtrichten as saying after the game. "We have created great goals, but also made stupid mistakes."It has to be noted, though, that Heidenheim start their league season in two weeks while we are five weeks off."

Sunderland have agreed terms with Liverpool for Borini, reveals Poyet.

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has confirmed that the club have agreed terms with Liverpool to sign Fabio Borini on a permanent basis.The 23-year-old played a big part in helping the Wearsiders to preserve their Premier League status while on loan at the Stadium of Light in 2013-14, making 32 league appearances and scoring seven goals.With personal terms still to be discussed with the striker, Poyet is hopeful that he can persuade the Italian to return to the Black Cats."We've agreed terms with Liverpool and we are waiting for the documents to be signed and then we'll move on from there," he told Sky Sports News."Like any other deal you do, first you need to sort out the clubs and then you start working with the player."I'm hoping we can have him because he knows how much it would mean for us to have a player like Fabio."Borini started for Liverpool in a 2-1 friendly win over Preston on Saturday.

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Fiorentina co-owner Andrea Della Valle has warned Barcelona that he will do everything possible to keep hold off star winger Juan Cuadrado.The Colombian, 26, helped Fiorentina to a fourth-place Serie A finish last season then starred as his national team reached the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in their history.Barcelona have been rumoured to be desperate to sign him as Dani Alves' successor, but the Italian club chief is holding on to the slender hope that Cuadrado can be convinced to stay at the Artemio Franchi."When Cuadrado returns we want to see if he shows us the desire to stay at Fiorentina," Della Valle told Radio Blu. "If he really does want to remain then we will talk to him and be honest about resolving the situation."It’s complicated, but not impossible. I’ll do everything I can to keep him, even if requires making sacrifices elsewhere, but if Cuadrado is no longer motivated to stay here then we can only accept that and move on."However, at the moment I don’t get that vibe from him."

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers claims he had to set Mario Balotelli straight upon his arrival at Anfield.The Italy international often brings with him character and controversy, having created headlines for setting fire to his house with fireworks and throwing darts at youth team players while at Manchester City.And Rodgers admits he has had to curb Balotelli's ego already - informing him that Steven Gerrard will be taking penalties ahead of the Italian, and also denying him a chance to announce himself on Merseyside with a press conference."If you'd have seen Mario in training, he's been out for 45 minutes doing extra work on free-kicks and penalties," Rodgers told reporters.

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu has insisted no player in the club plays just for the money, adding that any one who does will have to find a new club.Barca shelled out over €150 million this summer as they brought in a host of new players ahead of a transfer ban that will restrict them from recruiting players in each of the next two transfer windows.Despite their vast transfer fees, Bartomeu insists players don't move to Catalonia just for the financial reward."In the club there is no player in the squad who plays for money, no," he told El Mundo Deportivo. "Here you do not play for money. Everyone, including Lionel Messi can earn more elsewhere."

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Ronaldinho is set to enter negotiations with Indian Super League side Team Chennai, one of the club's owners has revealed. The 34-year-old has been without a club since leaving Atletico Mineiro in July. Palmeiras were close to roping in the former World Cup veteran as part of its centennial celebrations but the deal fell through eventually.He is now in discussions with the Indian side, according to Prashant Agarwal, one of the co-owners of the Chennai franchise."Yes, we have been in touch with Ronaldinho and his representatives for the last one week or so. However, I would like to clarify that the numbers such as USD 3 million or 36 crores INR (€2.3m) for two years doing the rounds in the market are absolutely false," Agarwal told Goal.

http://www.football-images.net/2014-10-02/3098b6b4c641d0fc464e48805d89d0d2.jpgEverton head coach Roberto Martinez is full of belief that Liverpool’s slum in form has resulted from the exit of their last-season best player Luis Suarez.Martinez’s Toffees were held to a 1-1 draw at Anfield last week.“Obviously, Suarez was a player on form and a big player at the club,” said the former Wigan boss, as quoted by reliable Agen Bola indo11.com.“The difference back then was that everyone knew what Liverpool was – very dynamic, any time you leave yourself two against one against Suarez you will be in trouble. And that is not there anymore.”

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Konstantinos Manolas has claimed that he turned down offers from Arsenal and Juventus this summer in favour of a move to Roma.The Greece international moved to Stadio Olimpico from Olympiacos for an initial €13million, with a possible further €2m due if he reaches certain milestones.The 23-year-old was hot property after impressing at the World Cup and he admits Juve and Arsenal were both options for him as well, but he is content with the decision he made."It's true, Juventus sought me out after the World Cup. I could also have ended up at Arsenal," he told Il Tempo. "But I never went to London as it was reported.""Now for me there is only Roma. I'm very happy to have come here."

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Konstantinos Manolas has claimed that he turned down offers from Arsenal and Juventus this summer in favour of a move to Roma.The Greece international moved to Stadio Olimpico from Olympiacos for an initial €13million, with a possible further €2m due if he reaches certain milestones.The 23-year-old was hot property after impressing at the World Cup and he admits Juve and Arsenal were both options for him as well, but he is content with the decision he made."It's true, Juventus sought me out after the World Cup. I could also have ended up at Arsenal," he told Il Tempo. "But I never went to London as it was reported.""Now for me there is only Roma. I'm very happy to have come here."

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was left beaming by his side's ability to win without star striker Diego Costa at Crystal Palace on Saturday.Costa missed the trip to Selhurst Park with a long-standing hamstring complaint thought to be at the root of his absence.With Chelsea sitting pretty five points clear at the top of the Premier League, Mourinho is enthused by the progress being made by his players, telling reporters: "Winning without Diego was great."There is a general feeling that our team is improved because of Diego and Fabregas and it's right and it's true and it's fair to say that."Last year my team was naive. We couldn't cope with certain moments of the game so we've worked, worked, worked and at this moment I'm happy."

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has hailed four-goal hero Sergio Aguero after the Argentine tore apart Tottenham on Saturday.Aguero shot to go joint top of the golden boot standings with nine - level with Chelsea hit-man Diego Costa - after scoring two goals from free play and two penalties at the Etihad Stadium.The 26-year-old overtook former City front man and compatriot Carlos Tevez as the man with the most Premier League goals for the club, with 61 in 95 appearances, and Hart says that the striker's brilliance was all the more stunning given his somewhat underwhelming performances in training."He is one of those players - and I don't think he will be unhappy with me saying it - that some days you look at him in training and he is useless," Hart told the media. "But you know that, when it comes to games, he is going to score because he is that talented, that good a player. He is a big-game player."

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Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Zulham Zamrun will be chasing several clubs ISL, including Persija Jakarta, so it is still one expected penggawa management in ivory Imbut Stadium next season. Now there is no certainty where the Indonesian team will dock wing."It Zulham be one of the players in the last season and we want to keep for next season. But because Zulham still with the national team in Vietnam Cup AFF, we do not have certainty how to talk," said Endri Erawan as president of the club.Mekes team, nicknamed the Dragon, but also does not frustrate penggawa them to negotiate with other clubs, and players already Kukar year contract partners will expire in December."We certainly cannot hinder other clubs including we can negotiate with any player," said Endri.Previously, players naturalized Dutch; Rafael Maitimo expressed his desire to leave the Tenggarong. The midfielder, who can also play as a defender it wants to defend the club from the island of Java.

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Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Arsenal has confirmed the success of the process in which the ankle acted Jack Wilshere on Thursday (27/11). The midfielder 22 years to be sidelined up to three months.Injuries when a 2-1 defeat of Arsenal's Wilshere and Manchester United at the weekend. When, Wilshere gets treatment late on Paddy McNair in the second half. After the match, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said to his player that he will miss the next few games.However, the club ensures that Wilshere injury more than expected, and this time he will undergo rehabilitation after surgery, at least until February 2015. This means, he is a new possibility can comebackpada MarchWilshere confirmed through his Instagram account that the process smoothly and asked for Arsenal fans to stay positive."I always work hard to get what you want. You must be strong and think you cannot do anything. If someone came to criticize, we must remain confident in yourself and change the criticism into something positive," he said.

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Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Indonesian national team defender Emad Mohammed Ruby gives judgment against sososk style coach Alfred Riedl training in dealing with Garuda's band, including in this year's AFF Cup.I got this best player from Samarinda after news that mentions tactics Austrian interpreter to resign from his position as coach to Indonesia following unsatisfactory results cons of Vietnam (2-2) and the Philippines (4-0)."Riedel quality and discipline coach and company. But behind the stability of the fact that it is not rigid," said Ruby after diving team training session at the Hang Stadium on Thursday (27/11)."Sometimes likes to joke, he does not seem harsh, but the actual figure. Riedel is the kind of person that is exciting."Moreover, the final response to the group stage match against Laos, aged 29-year-old insists ready, just a miniature little about the quality of the game field."The field seemed to have problems, but we as players have to be ready to play anywhere. We have tried to pitch, and it was very thick grass or may do not come," according to Ruby.

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino believes that Harry Kane's goalscoring form could soon see him called up to the full England squad.The 21-year-old opened the scoring during Spurs' 2-1 Premier League win over Burnley at White Hart Lane on Saturday, heading in Nacer Chadli's cross for his 14th goal of the season in all competitions.It was the striker's third strike in as many games and Pochettino doubts that it will be long before the Under-21 international is promoted to Roy Hodgson's squad."I wish for my player the best but Harry has big potential and he's a big talent," he told BBC Sport. "Why not? If he continues to play in the same way, maybe the opportunity will come for him to play for the national team."It's becoming normal now that Harry Kane has scored. We are very happy with him. He worked very hard and scored a goal, which is very important for the striker."

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Laurent Blanc believes Paris Saint-Germain were not aggressive enough as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Montpellier on Saturday.The champions missed the chance to go top of Ligue 1 as they failed to find a way past a stubborn visiting side in their final match of 2014.Blanc believes a lack of fight at the heart of his side - something he feels affected the beginning of their season - was responsible for their dropped points and admits he expected a better points tally before the winter break."Last year we had the great idea of scoring first. That's what we're missing," he told reporters after the match."In this game and at the start of the season, there's been a lack of aggression in the middle of midfield."

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Barcelona star Luis Suarez has insisted that his sole focus is the team's fortunes, not his goal tally for the season.The Uruguayan scored his first Liga goal for his new side as they beat Cordoba 5-0 at Camp Nou on Saturday in his eighth Primera Division appearance.The €94 million summer signing had previously netted twice in the Champions League but has stressed that he does not pay too much attention to statistics."I kissed my fingers for my wife and my two children who were at home," Suarez said of his goal celebration to reporters after the match."I am a striker and I have to score goals but I'm helping the team win. So I'm not obsessed with it. The team winning is most important and that's been achieved."